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News releases for EPAenMaine Citizens and Organizations Recognized by EPA for Environmental Achievementshttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/maine-citizens-and-organizations-recognized-epa-environmental-achievements
BOSTON – Two individuals and one business from Maine were recognized today by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect New England's environment.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/maine-citizens-and-organizations-recognized-epa-environmental-achievementsEPA to Provide Relief for Lobster Fishing and Pilot Boat Builders, Engine Manufacturershttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-provide-relief-lobster-fishing-and-pilot-boat-builders-engine-manufacturers
BOSTON (August 26, 2019) — Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the national marine diesel engine program to provide relief to boat builders and manufacturers of lightweight and high-power marine diesel engines that are used in high-speed commerMon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-provide-relief-lobster-fishing-and-pilot-boat-builders-engine-manufacturersPoor Air Quality Expected for Portions of Southwestern and Coastal New England on Tuesday, July 30https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/poor-air-quality-expected-portions-southwestern-and-coastal-new-england-tuesday-july-30
BOSTON – New England state air quality forecasters are predicting air quality on Tues. July 30 that is unhealthy for sensitive groups, due to ground-level ozone, in southwestern and coastal New England.Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/poor-air-quality-expected-portions-southwestern-and-coastal-new-england-tuesday-july-30EPA Takes Important Step to Further Protect Children from Exposure to Lead-Contaminated Dusthttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-important-step-further-protect-children-exposure-lead-contaminated-dust-2
BOSTON (June 21, 2019) — Today, U.S.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-important-step-further-protect-children-exposure-lead-contaminated-dust-2Three Maine School Systems to share $100,000 in EPA Rebates to Reduce School Bus Emissionshttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/three-maine-school-systems-share-100000-epa-rebates-reduce-school-bus-emissions
PORTLAND – Three Maine school districts were chosen to receive a total of $100,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency to replace five older school buses, replacing older equipment with newer buses or engines that emit less diesel exhaust.Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/three-maine-school-systems-share-100000-epa-rebates-reduce-school-bus-emissionsAir Quality Awareness Week is April 29 - May 3, 2019https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/air-quality-awareness-week-april-29-may-3-2019
BOSTON – To kick-off Air Quality Awareness Week, the U.S.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/air-quality-awareness-week-april-29-may-3-2019EPA New England Celebrates Earth Day by Opening Nomination Period for Annual Environmental Merit Awardshttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-new-england-celebrates-earth-day-opening-nomination-period-annual-environmental
BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office in New England is accepting nominations for New England people, organizations, government entities or businesses whose environmental achievements during the past year deserve recognition.Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-new-england-celebrates-earth-day-opening-nomination-period-annual-environmentalProposed Settlement Resolves Clean Air Act Claims Between EPA and South Portland, Maine Facilityhttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/proposed-settlement-resolves-clean-air-act-claims-between-epa-and-south-portland-maine
BOSTON – A South Portland, Maine, facility that stores oil and asphalt will see a reduction in the amount of emissions it is allowed as a result of an agreement reached with federal agencies.Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/proposed-settlement-resolves-clean-air-act-claims-between-epa-and-south-portland-maineNew England&#039;s Warm Summer Leads to Slight Increase in Air Quality Alert Dayshttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/new-englands-warm-summer-leads-slight-increase-air-quality-alert-days
BOSTON – EPA today confirmed that New Englanders experienced a slight increase in the number of unhealthy air quality days this year, compared to 2017.Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/new-englands-warm-summer-leads-slight-increase-air-quality-alert-daysMaine Citizens Recognized by EPA for Environmental Achievementshttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/maine-citizens-recognized-epa-environmental-achievements
BOSTON – Three Maine individuals were recognized today at the 2018 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony of the US Environmental Protection Agency's New England regional office.Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400Region 01https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/maine-citizens-recognized-epa-environmental-achievements